Chiang Mai University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #136 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 125 | In Thailand |
| #1 of 7 | In Chiang Mai |
| #103 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 150 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- cmu.ac.th
- Languages
- Thai
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6) or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to May (June - October; November-March; March-May) |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Chiang Mai University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Chiang Mai University is a world-class research university with 33,848 scientific papers published and 618,362 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Chiang Mai University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 51 | 204 |
| 1993 | 75 | 232 |
| 1994 | 66 | 245 |
| 1995 | 84 | 346 |
| 1996 | 86 | 497 |
| 1997 | 90 | 684 |
| 1998 | 117 | 782 |
| 1999 | 148 | 861 |
| 2000 | 157 | 1154 |
| 2001 | 196 | 1249 |
| 2002 | 301 | 1635 |
| 2003 | 323 | 2072 |
| 2004 | 388 | 2626 |
| 2005 | 491 | 3610 |
| 2006 | 598 | 4962 |
| 2007 | 647 | 6471 |
| 2008 | 758 | 7860 |
| 2009 | 809 | 9201 |
| 2010 | 832 | 11559 |
| 2011 | 961 | 14037 |
| 2012 | 1073 | 17256 |
| 2013 | 1153 | 19650 |
| 2014 | 1254 | 21987 |
| 2015 | 1454 | 23786 |
| 2016 | 1561 | 24797 |
| 2017 | 1772 | 27828 |
| 2018 | 1930 | 31778 |
| 2019 | 1948 | 37507 |
| 2020 | 2354 | 49373 |
| 2021 | 2814 | 59718 |
| 2022 | 3194 | 69587 |
| 2023 | 2974 | 75431 |
| 2024 | 2643 | 79608 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Chiang Mai University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Annual Tuition (THB) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | Bachelor of Engineering | 50,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Master of Engineering | 60,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering | 70,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Bachelor of Science | 40,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Master of Science | 50,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Doctor of Philosophy in Science | 60,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 200,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Master of Science in Medical Sciences | 80,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences | 100,000 |
| Faculty of Business Administration | Bachelor of Business Administration | 60,000 |
| Faculty of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration | 120,000 |
| Faculty of Business Administration | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration | 150,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Chiang Mai University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Management, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Geophysics, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Petrology, Social Sciences, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Social Sciences, Veterinary Science |
Chiang Mai University alumni
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Yingluck Shinawatra
- Enrolled in Chiang Mai University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Political Science
- Occupations
- politicianrefugeebusinesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Yingluck Shinawatra MPCh MWM is a Thai businesswoman, politician and a member of the Pheu Thai Party who became the 28th prime minister of Thailand following the 2011 election. Yingluck was Thailand's first female prime minister and its youngest in over 60 years. She was removed from office on 7 May 2014 by a Constitutional Court decision.
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Suthep Thaugsuban
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Suthep Thaugsuban is a Thai former politician and former Member of Parliament for Surat Thani province. Until 2011, he was secretary-general of the Democrat Party and a deputy prime minister under Abhisit Vejjajiva. He resigned his seat in Parliament in November 2013 to become the self-appointed Secretary-general of the People's Democratic Reform Committee, which was conducting mass protests trying to unseat the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. After the military coup of May 22, 2014, Suthep was temporarily detained and placed under arrest by the new junta. He was released after four days, retired from politics, and entered Buddhist monastichood from July 2014 to July 2015. Since, he became the leader of the Muan Maha Prachachon for Reform Foundation (the People’s Democratic Reform Foundation) that backed the junta sponsored Thai constitutional referendum, which had been put to a national referendum on 7 August 2016.
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Chaturon Chaisang
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Chaturon Chaisang or Chaisaeng is a Thai politician. He was a government member for several terms, serving as Minister of Justice, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Education in the cabinets of Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra.
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Ekkaphong Jongkesakorn
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Ekkaphong Jongkesakorn born on 30 January 1983, is a Thai actor.
Chiang Mai University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts' Media and Technology | Graphic Design, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Entomology, Natural Resources, Plant Pathology |
| Faculty : Agro-Industry | Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Technology, Packaging Technology, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
| Faculty : Associated Medical Sciences | Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Health Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Humanities | Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, History, Japanese, Library Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Thai Languages, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Political Science and Public Administration | Political Sciences, Public Administration, Regional Studies |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Geography, Sociology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Food Science, Public Health, Veterinary Science, Wildlife |
| Institute : Health Sciences | Development Studies, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Institute : Science and Technology Research and Development | Development Studies, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Institute : Social Research | Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | CMU มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Attana? Damayanti Pa??ita The wise control themselves |
| Colors | purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | 239 Huay Kaew Road, Muang District Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,198,000 |